Game developer EA discontinues Black Panther project and shuts down Cliffhanger Games studio.
Electronic Arts (EA) Scraps Black Panther Game and Closes Cliffhanger Games Studio
Electronic Arts (EA) has decided to cancel the Black Panther video game, which was one of several Marvel projects the company was planning to develop. This move comes with the closure of its development studio, Cliffhanger Games, as part of a broader strategy to focus on core growth opportunities and major franchises.
The cancellation of the game and the subsequent studio closure were detailed in an internal email by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, who emphasized the need to "sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities." This move also includes layoffs in EA's mobile and central teams, although the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed.
The association with Marvel, however, remains solid, with Motive Studios continuing to develop the Iron Man game. EA has other potential Marvel projects in the pipeline.
EA's strategy aligns with its recent trend of consolidating its efforts on a smaller handful of successful franchises, such as Apex Legends, Battlefield, The Sims, and Skate. The company is focusing on significant growth opportunities by streamlining their development efforts.
The cancellation of the Black Panther game is not the first time EA has pared back its portfolio in recent years. Last month, the company cut 300 jobs from the Respawn and Fan Care teams, and. it is attempting to place the affected employees in other departments, as it has done in the past.
[1] Relevant Enrichment Data: TheCanceled Black Panther game was part of a three-game contract with Marvel, which also included Iron Man and an unannounced third title. [2] Relevant Enrichment Data: The decision to cancel the game and shut down Cliffhanger Games is due to EA wanting to "focus its efforts and dedicate its creative energy to more significant growth opportunities." [3] Relevant Enrichment Data: EA's strategy aligns with its recent trend of consolidating its efforts on a smaller handful of successful franchises, such as Apex Legends, Battlefield, The Sims, and Skate. [4] Relevant Enrichment Data: The company is focusing on significant growth opportunities by streamlining their development efforts and placing emphasis on core franchises.
- Despite the cancellation of the Black Panther game, Electronic Arts (EA) still holds other potential Marvel projects in the pipeline, demonstrating their continued focus on technology and gadgets within the gaming industry.
- EA's strategy to streamline their development efforts and place emphasis on core franchises indicates a shift towards focusing on technology, with gadgets such as those found in their games like Apex Legends and The Sims receiving more attention.
